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Patrick Hite

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Staunton, VA, United States

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Past articles by Patrick:

Staunton City Schools 2023-24 student calendar

Students will return to Staunton City Schools Aug. 9 to begin next academic year. The school board approved the calendar Monday night. → Read More

Feeling the vibe: Staunton High School athletes celebrate college commitments

Seven athletes from Staunton High School announced their college choices on Thursday at the school's gym. → Read More

Avoli announces he won't seek reelection to House of Delegates

After two terms representing the 20th District, the former Mayor of Staunton has announced his retirement from the House of Delegates. → Read More

Waynesboro mayor calls vice mayor's homophobic comments 'unacceptable,' saying she can't condone them

After the Waynesboro vice mayor made a homophobic slur last week, the mayor has she and council members are discussing how to address the issue. → Read More

Girl Scout Cookies: Where to find them in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County

Girl Scout Cookies are for sale around the area this weekend. Find out where you can get a box or five. → Read More

Former Statler Brother Jimmy Fortune recovering from heart surgery

Fortune had the surgery Wednesday and is now in recovery. He will not return to touring for at least 12 weeks according to his Facebook page. → Read More

Old Crow Medicine Show to headline Red Wing Roots Music Festival this June

Red Wing Roots Music Festival, the popular summertime event at Natural Chimneys, has announced its full lineup of performers. → Read More

Weather: Area could see snow Sunday as springlike weather takes a break

Area could see some accumulating snow Sunday, but warmer temperatures expected to return next week. → Read More

State budget error shouldn't impact Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County schools

A error reported last week that could have cost schools millions of dollars should be corrected, local superintendents say. → Read More

National award for Boys & Girls Clubs of Waynesboro, Staunton & Augusta County

Boys & Girls Clubs honored for work with area youth, especially during the pandemic. → Read More

Head-on crash kills three on I-81 in Augusta County

A wreck along Interstate-81 killed three Monday afternoon, per Virginia State Police. → Read More

Staunton Crossing, Waynesboro’s Nature’s Crossing receive grant funding

Sites in Staunton and Waynesboro were among 21 statewide to receive grand funding. → Read More

MTV and Blink-182 helped Shelburne's Sasha Allen teach herself English. Now she helps others learn the language.

In just her second year in the role, Sasha Allen has made an impact at Shelburne Middle School in the English language learners department. → Read More

Lottery fever: Drawing Friday night is for sixth largest prize in U.S. history

Odds aren't great that you'll win, but nine Virginians have picked the right lottery numbers in Mega Millions since 2002. → Read More

Staunton mayor resigns; new mayor named in unanimous vote

With two years left on her term, Mayor Andrea Oakes has resigned from Staunton City Council following Tuesday's meeting. → Read More

Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County schools operating on delay Friday morning

Icy road conditions have area schools operating on a two-hour delay Friday morning, Dec. 16. → Read More

As rain stops and temperatures hover near freezing, VDOT advising drivers to avoid unnecessary travel

VDOT continues to treat roads as we head into Thursday evening and warns that travel should be limited in Shenandoah Valley. → Read More

Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County schools closed Thursday; local colleges cancel classes

With ice expected to impact the area Thursday, schools and colleges have decided to play it safe and close for the day. → Read More

Freezing rain main concern in area and could impact Thursday morning commute

Late Wednesday into Thursday morning is the main threat for freezing rain in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County area per Accuweather meteorologist. → Read More

Virginia State Police identify person killed Tuesday in West Augusta crash

Virginia State Police have released additional details concerning a fatal crash Tuesday in West Augusta. → Read More